Table Top Inserts

mbg

I'm ready to start on the top for my grill cart. I have a centered grill with table space to the right & left. I was planning on granite or large tile but this will eliminate a lot of the beautiful natural wood top. I remember when I did my kitchen some incorporated stainless rods that went into grooves in the counter top to act as a heat shield (trivet). I could easily route grooves in my wood top to accept these.

I was wondering for those with granite inserts do you use them primarily for heat protection, as a cutting board, or both?

Thanks,

Mike

Beavercreek_Smoker

I went for practical vs beauty. I used tile built in and a gas burner. Thinking on a second egg so might upgrade to building an outdoor kitchen this spring.

Beavercreek_Smoker

Btw, I took that pic before I grouted the tile. Couldn't wait to cook on the egg before I gave the adhesive a day to set.

wellsy37

looks good man!!!!!